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"Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 295 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common spaces

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

"Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA!

"Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3 managed by Dale and Salt Water Real Estate may be just the home away from home you are looking for! "Vitamin Sea Suites" are a collection of zero- and one-bedroom cozy condo's that are a stroll from our sandy shores, a short walk to downtown CB, and all the sea sights, sounds, and experiences you are looking for!

Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher) has become a RAPIDLY increasing vacation (and full-time!) destination for the East coast and beyond for many reasons. It’s a family-oriented beach with a touch of everything one might be looking for! It’s an AMAZING place to visit, live, and never leave!

The suite is in the heart of Carolina Beach and walking distance to downtown and everything that is has to offer. In Carolina Beach you’ve got the boardwalk, restaurants, and local shops of all kinds. If you like adventures, the marina is also there where you can take an offshore fishing trip, diving excursion, or party boat out for a sunset sail. Camping more your thing? Bring the 4X4 and drive (and camp) on the beach at Freeman Park, located on the North End of the island.

You can also head down to Kure Beach and fish directly off their fishing pier complete with bait, tackles, and more! The Carolina Beach Lake is nearby, hosting a weekly Farmer’s Market every Saturday and FIREWORKS every Thursday. We welcome you to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves because that's exactly what the beach is for!

These suites are a mixture of the original “period” construction and old-world charm, a kiss of shabby-chic modernity, and today’s technology because hey, there’s got to be something for everyone! Each suite has its own distinct traits, quirks, and characteristics. Above all else, it should feel like your “home away from home” while vacationing with us on our Island!

The entry to this 0 bedroom, 1 bath suite opens into a newly furnished family room combined with an open dining area and fully equipped kitchen (stove oven, refrigerator). The kitchen is stocked will all the basic cooking and dining utensils one can expect (plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc.). In addition, there is a microwave, toaster, coffer maker and blender ready to help make yourself at home (while on Vacay!).

A few of the amenities provided by your Owners include courtesy large shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel left in the bathroom of each bath as well. Also, a roll of TP in each bathroom, 1 roll of PT in the kitchen, 2 garbage bags per garbage, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, dryer sheets, hand soap, dish soap, a sponge, coffee, tea, and pure cane sugar in each kitchen. Additional items are likely on sight as well!

The unit's TWO FULL bed's consists of either a plush luxury mattress or a new encased 8” memory foam/cooling gel composition mattress because we want all of our guests to be comfortable when it comes time to recharge.

There is one smart TV in each suite to utilize one's personal subscriptions (such as Netflix or Hulu) along with a WIFI computer connection for when it's time to sit back and enjoy some movies or shows after a long day at the beach!

We equip each suite with its own combination of books, games, and misc. accessories to help cover the basis for our guests to enjoy themselves in rain or shine. Sometimes however, these items are removed from the suite and not replaced, and we do not always realize it (tsk tsk!). If you notice something we’ve bragged about missing please let us know!

The OUTDOOR SHOWER AND PATIO: is located on the lower right of the building to help get that sand off of those toes, and share with your two neighbors!

The SUITE: Guests have full access to their own private SUITE (never shared) along with a portion of a respective deck, patio, or balcony.

PARKING: Each reservation will have access to (1) ONE 8'x14' assigned parking space. Suite two parks in the main lot off of Lake Park S while suites 3 and 4 must use CB ave S and park atop the property. Guests driving "oversized vehicles" (from SUVs to pickups) may have issues fitting comfortably.

•Closest BEACH access: Lake Public Beach Access (Lake Drive).

I will be available for check-in and general assistance until 8PM EST. Anything with the exception of an emergency (ie. flood, fire, or another *safety* related risk sent to Maintenance) will be responded to ASAP the following day :)

Pleasure Island is a coastal barrier island in Southeastern North Carolina, USA just south of the City of Wilmington. Pleasure Island is located within Federal Point Township, in New Hanover County. The coastal resort towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, as well as the annexed communities of Wilmington Beach and Hanby Beach are located on the island. The building itself is one row away from the ocean, and one row from Carolina Beach Lake. The property is set under a block from downtown Carolina Beach with its shops, activities, and dining.

Carolina Beach is a mix of friendly locals, snowbirds, and vacationers all looking to escape the inland and enjoy the sand, surf, and sun. We truly have an amazing community! Carolina Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods offer an array of sights and activities to enjoy while here. Some of these examples are (but not limited to) a subtle beach hike through Carolina Beach State Park, Fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, kayaking to one of the many islands surrounding the Intracoastal Waterway, watching canons blast during a historical reenactment at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, or petting some Sting Rays at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This doesn’t even include the aweing scenery of Airlie Gardens, and our very own battleship (USS NC) in Wilmington! Perhaps more relaxing and less “adventure” is your speed? Our own local Brewery (Good Hops) along with a round of Frisbee golf may be what the doctor ordered!

There isn’t anywhere or anything on our Island that isn’t accessible with foot power. Downtown Carolina Beach has several vendors such as Tony Silvagni’s Surf School @ 308 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (bicycles, paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks, chairs, and umbrellas) for rent as an alternative to walking or driving. There's Sun Fun Rentals @1204 N Lake Park Blvd Unit F Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Taxi’s (local golf cart taxi’s) and Uber’s are also generally available for an assist when needed as well throughout the island! You can catch a Ferry to Southport in Kure Beach @ 2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach which leads to another ferry to Bald Head Island where NO CARS are allowed at all!

After all, you won’t catch many locals going OTB! (Over The Bridge). Everything you need is right here!

•Salt Water Real Estate has partnered with the absolute best vendors our Island has to offer to help ensure guests can spend more time enjoying themselves and less time researching! Our partners include the Tony Silvagni Surf School for professional surf lessons, bicycle, umbrella and chair rentals, Hot Ticket Fishing Charters, Salty Dog Yoga, Beachside Express Services, Amy’s Rise N Shine, and Griffin Cleaning and linens. Our partners support guests of Salt Water Real Estate with the highest caliber of local services for extremely competitive and oft discounted pricing.

Alternative Parking:

Carolina Beach

•The Town of Carolina Beach offers multiple public parking options to visitors and residents on a FIRST COM-FIRST SERVE basis. Town-operated parking is open year round and paid parking is enforced March 1st - October 31st from 9AM - 8PM. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all of the Town's parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

•PARKING RATES:
*(Parking rates are approved annually and are subject to change)
March 1st - October 31st, 9AM - 8PM
Parking Lots $ 6/hour or $25/day
Premium Parking Lots $ 7/hour or $35/day
Bus, Limo, and oversized vehicle $10/hour or $40/day
On-Street Parking:
Without Time Restrictions $ 5/hour
With Time Restrictions $ 5/hour
Weekly Parking Permits $100
Available for purchase at Town Hall, the Parking Office (open 7 days a week) and online.

•ALL suites are non-smoking (including vaping) and a heavy cleaning/repair charge can result if not adhered to. This includes porches, decks, balconies, and walkways. Please smoke well away from any SWRE property unless willing to risk the potential loss of deposit or more.

• SWRE contractual quiet hours begin at 9:00pm EST. Town ordinance may allow more latitude with regards to noise (11:00pm) but our expectations are to help ensure all guests, locals, and neighbors alike have an enjoyable experience.

•NO BBQing on ANY decks or porches. This is a huge fire hazard and is fineable by the town (as is removing batteries from any smoke or co2 alarms). We work extremely hard to keep all our guests safe, and sometimes that takes teamwork!

•Please always consider TRAVEL INSURANCE from your respective booking site or vendor to help protect your costs in case of inclement weather or last-minute travel complications (court, illness, etc.). These items are NOT refundable scenarios unless the property itself is compromised. If that does happen, we will do our absolute best to find you alternative housing.

Property manager

Dale

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this apartment is near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Freeman Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Vitamin Sea Suites" suite 3: Downtown and a short walk to the SEA! located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Junie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short get away great low key location

Nice little place for a short getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay in Suite 3!

The online description is right on. This was our 2nd stay here &we will return. I was saddened to here of the flooding after we left. Our best wishes for all affected.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Nice location, close to restaurants and stores. As advertised, clean and well stocked. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area, great little house

Great little house and great location to the beach will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Karla Jaymes G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Overall it was in a great location and walking distance to the beach and a lot of local restaurants. However the parking was not made very clear so I parked in the wrong spot and was yelled at by a neighbor. After help from a person working in the office I was finally pointed in the right direction. The host responded way later which kinda sucked. The property had a very bad smell, the toilet was dirty with black mildew and needed to have the bowl scrubbed, red fingers prints on the wall of the shower, no fire detector, No way to make coffee no reusable k cup and digging out of a jar seemed very unsanitary. I think the worst part was the fact there was no sink in the bathroom and the sink in the kitchen had toothpaste that was spit out by previous guest. Not really sure what the cleaning fee was for considering the place barely looked clean and I had to make the beds and take out the trash which was fine. The only issue with that was there was no trash can behind the building like I was told so I had to drive it to a gas station before I left. Lastly the beds were soooooo uncomfortable my 10 year old and I were up all night and if you have any back problems don’t pick this place. I wish I could speak better of this place but I just can’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fether M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend getaway

Location and accommodations were perfect!! We will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for access to the Beach!!!

Excellent location for access to the Beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get location to the beach

Place was clean and great location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint

Great value and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vitamin Sea

Great location always worth the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient and relaxing

Everything was very clean, it’s right at the beach, the place has everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Loved everything about this little cozy place near the beach! It was perfect for our family of 4, all the information I needed was communicated with me a couple days before hand through email.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaQuitta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Between 2 Piers

Great location to everything food, pavilion, shopping & very easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed

Love the location.. property was cleaned. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Practically Beachfront!

Great location! This was super close to the beach and was very convenient with 2 toddlers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianne L.

Great!

Dale the property owner was a amazing and very accommodating!! Great place with affordable prices, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dickerson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sons had a great time

Vacation for me and my two sons. Beach access is very convenient and 5 minute walk to boardwalk. Plenty of restaurants and things to do within a short drive. Perfect for us, and when my boys are happy so am I.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A needed rest & relax by Mother Ocean

I needed some time to chill & reset. This was a perfect spot for me & I'm sure I will return. The maintenance man came @ night to help fix a/c, then put in a new one when old one wasn’t fixable. Both Carol & her associate were friendly & accommodating. I had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We enjoyed our stay so much! What a perfect location to everything. Started our mornings across the street at the lake walking track, then walked to The Veggie Wagon for coffee. We really didn’t need to move our car once we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

donnie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!!!

Great trip great managers everything we needed for a GREAT anniversary/fishing trip Very adequate clean quiet day beach access would recommend Dale was very good 👍 👍👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just across the dune

Property just as described. Right across from the beach. Conveniently located within walking distance of most everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P., Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A total gem!

This place completely exceeded all expectations I had! It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the feel of the place was very cozy and charming. But, the biggest feature is the accessibility of the beach from here! The public access to the beach is only a few yards from the front door. We left knowing we will want to book another stay in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute!!

Very clean, very close to beach access. Outside shower to remove sand definitely a plus. Didn't mind bringing my own towels and linens. Stayed in one of the upper units with a very nice porch and rocking chairs. Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little studio, excellent communication

You cannot beat this little place just steps from the beach for the price. Bed could use a new mattress, but it’s not horrible. Everything else makes up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything We Needed!

The room was the perfect size for my sister and me. Room was very clean, beds were comfortable and no issues with the air conditioner. I loved having a code to get in the room and didn’t have to keep up with a key. We couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dale

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At Salt Water Real Estate, we do everything we can to make sure we our providing you with our best. We live, work, and play on "the island" and simply want to gain your continued business and support because we earn it. Thank you for being our guests and customers. Without YOU, there is no US!

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